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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,295.58, 26,628.63 and 11,228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,295.58, 26,628.63 and 11,228.59 is: 15,495.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,295.58 : 26,628.63 = 11,228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,295.58/26,628.63 = 11,228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,295.58x = 26,628.63 × 11,228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,295.58x = 299,001,835.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,001,835.39/19,295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,495.87

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